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Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

You do not find the happy life. You make it.
Local two-sport athlete commits to playing NCAA basketball and baseball

Local two-sport athlete commits to playing NCAA basketball and baseball

'I’ve always talked with my friends about being able to play college basketball, so to be able to make it a reality is what I’ve always wanted,' says Twin Lakes Thunderbird
Early intervention key to proper communication health in children

Early intervention key to proper communication health in children

'Sometimes parents think it’s no big deal (and the child) will catch up, but they don’t always realize the significance of the skill,' says speech-language pathologist at RVH
Rounds Ranch expanding with new attractions ahead of possible June reopening

Rounds Ranch expanding with new attractions ahead of possible June reopening

Located between Elmvale and Wasaga Beach, local facility adding a 500-foot slip and slide and a lavender area for picking and photos
Hotel tax off to slow start, but city expects a post-pandemic rebound

Hotel tax off to slow start, but city expects a post-pandemic rebound

Survey of Ontarians showing desire to travel within province 'positions us well,' tourism manager says
CHEWING THE FAT: Grandsons face grief within fishbowl of life

CHEWING THE FAT: Grandsons face grief within fishbowl of life

Youngsters tried to comfort Nanna and Poppa by assuring them that Glub-Glub is now, and for all eternity, with its predecessor, Bubbles
Woodpecker's percussion skills eliminate need for alarm clock

Woodpecker's percussion skills eliminate need for alarm clock

Woodpeckers love to use TV aerials as a tool to proclaim their nesting grounds, but the 'heavy metal' era may be ending, says outdoors columnist
Bracebridge man facing charges after shooting incident

Bracebridge man facing charges after shooting incident

There were no injuries in the incident, which saw the man charged with multiple weapons offences
Ontario reports 3,216 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 3,216 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 3,653 recoveries and 47 new deaths
Hiking in the woods? Be wary of pesky ticks!

Hiking in the woods? Be wary of pesky ticks!

Ticks can pass on diseases to humans – most notably Lyme Disease, which can cause life-long problems, so it's vital to be careful, experts warn